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3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication

10 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice multiplying three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers. It includes 10 multiple-choice questions, such as 723 × 72, 619 × 80, 821 × 22, 302 × 34, and 972 × 98, along with several two-digit multiplication problems that reinforce accurate calculation with smaller factors. Students select the correct product from carefully varied answer choices, helping them check place value, regrouping, and the size of the product. Use this worksheet for independent practice, a multiplication skills check, or review after instruction on multi-digit multiplication. The multiple-choice format makes it easy to identify calculation errors and discuss how students can estimate or verify a product before choosing an answer. It is a free printable worksheet with an answer key, suitable for Grade 5 math centers, homework, intervention, or classroom assessment.

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3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

723 X 72

a)

52,056

b)

52,057

c)

5,205

d)

62,058

2.

123 X 45

a)

4,525

b)

4,535

c)

4,545

d)

5,535

3.

619 X 80

a)

49,520

b)

50,520

c)

39,520

d)

59,520

4.

821 X 22

a)

10,194

b)

20,782

c)

17,062

d)

18,062

5.

25 X 32

a)

800

b)

125

c)

700

6.

302 X 34

a)

11,398

b)

10,268

c)

9,102

d)

10,300

7.

12 x 20

a)

109

b)

24

c)

240

d)

50

8.

34 x 45

a)

306

b)

842

c)

1,430

d)

1,530

9.

16 x 51

a)

866

b)

96

c)

816

d)

826

10.

972 X 98

a)

96,256

b)

97,256

c)

95,256

d)

95,356

Answer Key

3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication

Total questions: 10

1.
a)

52,056

2.
d)

5,535

3.
a)

49,520

4.
d)

18,062

5.
a)

800

6.
b)

10,268

7.
c)

240

8.
d)

1,530

9.
c)

816

10.
c)

95,256

FAQs

What does this 3 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet covers finding products for three-digit numbers multiplied by two-digit numbers through 10 multiple-choice questions. Problems such as 723 × 72, 302 × 34, and 972 × 98 require students to apply multi-digit multiplication, attend to place value, and distinguish the correct product from plausible calculation errors.

How can I use this worksheet to teach three-digit by two-digit multiplication?

Introduce the worksheet after modeling how to multiply each factor by the ones and tens values and combine the results. Have students solve a few examples, estimate whether each product is reasonable, and then use the answer choices to explain why distractors such as 52,057 for 723 × 72 are incorrect.

What mistakes should I watch for on this multiplication worksheet?

Watch for skipped place-value steps when multiplying by the tens digit, incorrect regrouping, and products that are too small because a partial calculation was omitted. Students may also overlook the zero in problems such as 619 × 80 or select a distractor that differs by a small digit, so ask them to estimate and reread each factor before submitting an answer.

How do I assign and grade this multiplication worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 10 multiple-choice questions. Grade printed submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses through the digital quiz. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this multi-digit multiplication worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the multiplication expressions and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the same multi-digit multiplication practice.

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